Olympus E-P2 vs Sony A560

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony A560, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and A560 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was revealed 4 months before the A560 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-P2 scores against the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 provides physical dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony A560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P2 vs the A560.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and A560 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and A560.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A560 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.